Citibank SWIFT code

The SWIFT code (BIC) of Citibank in the United States is CITIUS33, as published by the bank on its own website. A SWIFT code tells banks around the world which bank should receive an international payment; the payer also needs the recipient's name, account number and the details below.

By Helm Editorial TeamPublished 29 October 2026Last reviewed 29 October 2026
Key takeaways
  • Citibank's SWIFT code is CITIUS33.
  • CITI is the bank, US the country and 33 the location.
  • Use the code on the recipient's invoice and confirm new details by a second channel.
  • A US dollar payment usually passes through a US correspondent bank; choose OUR to have the full amount arrive.

Citibank SWIFT code

BankCitibank
SWIFT code (BIC)CITIUS33
CountryUnited States
Published by the bankCitibank website: “For incoming international wires, use Citi’s SWIFT code CITIUS33 and intermediary Bank code 0210-0008-9.”

Source: Citibank's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Always use the code on the recipient's invoice or account letter. Banks can publish more than one code, for example for a branch or a specific currency, and a code can change after a merger. Confirm new payment details with the recipient by a second channel before the first payment; changed bank details in an email are the most common route for payment fraud.

What CITIUS33 means

A SWIFT code has 8 or 11 characters. CITIUS33 breaks down as follows.

PartCharactersWhat it means
Bank codeCITIIdentifies the bank
Country codeUSISO country code of the bank's country
Location code33Identifies the location, usually the head office city
Branch codenone (8-character code)XXX or no branch code means the head office

Structure from ISO 9362, the international standard for business identifier codes, as described by Swift.

What a payment to Citibank needs

For a payment to Citibank, collect these details from the recipient:

  • The recipient's full legal name, exactly as the bank holds it
  • The recipient's account number, or IBAN where the country uses one
  • The SWIFT code: CITIUS33
  • The bank's name and city: Citibank
  • A payment reference, usually the invoice number

Local identifiers: Citi gives intermediary bank code 0210-0008-9 for incoming international wires (source).

For the rules on paying into the United States, see Helm in the United States.

Sending US dollars to Citibank

A US dollar payment to a bank outside the United States usually travels through a correspondent bank in the US, which holds dollars for the receiving bank. Each bank along the route can deduct a fee when the payer chooses shared charges (SHA). Choosing OUR asks the payer's bank to cover those charges so the full amount arrives. Our guide to intermediary bank fees explains how to see and avoid the deductions.

Paying Citibank from a Helm account

From a Helm account you can pay Citibank by international wire in US dollars or, where a local payment system is available, in the local currency. The fee, the exchange rate and the expected arrival date are shown before you confirm.

Helm sets pricing for each business around its volume, currencies and rails, and agrees it in writing before the account opens. See how pricing works.

Other banks in the United States

Codes from each bank's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026. All banks: SWIFT codes in the United States.

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Questions

What is the SWIFT code for Citibank?

Citibank's SWIFT code is CITIUS33, as published on the bank's own website and checked on 29 October 2026.

Does Citibank use different SWIFT codes for branches?

Citibank publishes CITIUS33. Some banks use other codes for branches or currencies, so use the code on the recipient's invoice or account letter and confirm it with the recipient.

Is a SWIFT code the same as a BIC?

Yes. BIC stands for business identifier code, the ISO 9362 standard; SWIFT code is the everyday name for the same code.

Is CITIUS33 the same as CITIUS33XXX?

Yes. An 8-character code and the same code followed by XXX both point to the bank's head office.

What does it cost to pay Citibank from Helm?

Helm agrees pricing with your business in writing before the account opens, set around your volume, currencies and rails. The fee, the exchange rate and the expected arrival date are shown before you confirm each payment.

References

  1. Citibank: published SWIFT code
  2. Swift: business identifier code (BIC)
HelmHelm is a business account for companies that trade internationally: USD, EUR and GBP accounts, international payments, collections and currency exchange, with a named account manager. Questions: [email protected].

This guide is general information for businesses, not financial, legal or tax advice. Rules, fees and timings were checked against the sources listed on the review date and may change.